Facilities jobs keep buildings and grounds running: cleaning offices, schools, hospitals, stores and hotels; housekeeping; emptying trash and restocking supplies; basic maintenance like changing lights and small repairs; and groundskeeping like mowing, planting and clearing walkways. Many cleaning jobs run on evening or overnight shifts, after buildings close. Most employers train you on the job.

Chemical safety training

Cleaning products can be hazardous. In Washington, employers must give you training on the hazardous chemicals in your work area when you start, and again whenever a new chemical hazard is added. That includes how to recognize hazards, how to protect yourself, and where to find safety information for each product. You don’t need any certification to apply.

What facilities work pays in Washington

Washington minimum wage (2026)

$17.13/hr statewide

2027 rate announced Sep 30, 2026

Seattle minimum wage (2026)

$21.30/hr

Janitors and cleaners

Typically $24/hr; half earn $19–$27/hr

Housekeeping cleaners

Average $24/hr; half earn $18–$24/hr

Landscaping and groundskeeping

Typically $26/hr; half earn $20–$29/hr

Housekeeping and janitorial supervisors

Typically $30/hr; half earn $21–$34/hr

Why you can see the pay: Washington law requires employers with 15 or more employees to post a wage range and a description of benefits on every job posting. On NoProbJobs, pay is shown only when the employer states it — never estimated.

Who’s hiring

Home Depot48 jobs ABM Industries43 jobs MultiCare Health System23 jobs Bon Appetit6 jobs U-Haul6 jobs TJ Maxx5 jobs

How hiring usually works

Every employer is different, but facilities hiring usually looks like this:

Apply online. You’ll give your contact info and your availability. Evening and overnight shifts are common for cleaning.
Short interview. Expect questions about reliability, working independently and attention to detail.
Pre-hire steps (sometimes). Buildings like hospitals and schools may require a background check before you start.
Start and train. You’ll learn the building, equipment and cleaning products on the job, including chemical safety training.

Timelines vary by employer.

How to land a facilities job with no experience

Be open about evening and overnight shifts. They’re the most common in cleaning and the easiest to get.
Show you’re reliable and can work on your own. Many facilities jobs are solo or small-team.
Mention anything hands-on. Cleaning, yard work, fixing things at home. It counts.
Apply to building-services companies too. They staff many buildings at once and hire often.
Ask about the route or building. Know whether you’d stay in one building or move between sites.
Follow up. A short call a few days after applying is normal.

Where facilities work can lead

In Washington pay terms:

Cleaner or housekeeperLead or supervisor (typical $30/hr)

Cleaner or grounds workerGeneral maintenance worker (typical $34/hr; usually needs some hands-on skills, often learned on the job)

Getting Hired in Facilities FAQ

Do I need experience for janitorial jobs in Washington?

No. Most cleaning and custodial jobs train you on the job. Every job on this page is marked as not requiring experience.

Do I need a certification to be a janitor or housekeeper?

No. Your employer must train you on the cleaning chemicals you’ll use when you start.

Are cleaning jobs at night?

Many are. Offices, stores and schools are often cleaned in the evening or overnight after they close. Shifts are labeled on each job.

How much do janitors make in Washington?

At least $17.13 an hour statewide in 2026, and more in cities with higher minimums, like Seattle at $21.30. Janitors and cleaners in Washington typically earn about $24 an hour.